| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $161.84 | 4.317% | $168.8266 | $168.83 | $168.85 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.82 | 7.198% | $168.1079 | $168.11 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.89 | 12.832% | $246.978 | $246.98 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.73 | 4.128% | $145.4981 | $145.50 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.61 | 3.682% | $247.3956 | $247.40 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.25 | 13.129% | $234.4599 | $234.46 | $234.45 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.52 | 10.476% | $17.1459 | $17.15 | $17.15 | $17.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.66 | $1,228.4120 | $1,228.43 | $1,228.45 | $1,228.40 | |